EXTERIORS 31


Concrete Channel with Basalt Fibres – New Era Begins for Hauraton


H


auraton makes concrete material even more efficient for modern drainage technology by enhancing the formulation with natural basalt fibres. The addition of mineral or textile fibres increases maximum stability, strength, and impact resistance. By amplifying the impact resistance, the more robust and durable the product. This is particularly important for components that are exposed to considerable dynamic stresses, in this case, drainage channels subject to vehicles at high speeds or regularly trafficked by heavy loads.


Basalt Fibres: Natural and Sustainable Hauraton’s new era in concrete production by utilising basalt fibres has not only created a durable building material, but also one that is 100 percent natural. The basis of basalt rock is available all over the world in large quantities which is formed naturally on the earth’s surface. By combining basalt fibres with the well-known material concrete,


800°C and are highly resistant to alkalis, acids, salts, oxidation and radiation. The effects of adding basalt fibres to precast concrete elements gives even more of a dimensionally stable, resistant and durable structure. Drainage systems made of basalt-reinforced concrete will assure longer performance.


both the structure and the service life of the product is increased.


Mineral Mixture: Easy to Recycle Since the end product is a purely mineral mixture, there is no need for material separation during disposal. This protects the environment as it is simply fully-recyclable at the end of the product’s life cycle.


Convincing Strong Properties Basalt fibres have outstanding properties. They can withstand temperatures of up to


HBD02_Carl F Groupco_External Envelope - Doors & Windows_HPAdv_Layout 1 09/02/2022 09:42 Page 1 ADF03_Hauraton_Landscaping & External Works_HPAdv.indd 1


Roto’s Innovative Inowa from Carl F Groupco


C


arl F Groupco, the major stockist of Roto hardware, reports increasing demand from fabricators for the


innovative Patio Inowa sliding door hardware system. Launched in the hardware distributors range in 2020, the sliding door system has gathered momentum thanks to its enhanced functionality and security options. Commenting on the trend JulieWarner,


Carl F Groupco’s Roto ProductManager said: “There has been a significant increase in


interest from fabricators for the Roto Patio Inowa range in the last 6 months partly due to Aluplast launching their Smart-Slide door which features the hardware. Inowa is particularly popular for new build installations as the system meets many stringent regulations, namely the rain and air impermeability test to BS EN 13126-17 and the ability to achieve PAS 24 security. “As with all Roto hardware, the Inowa is


also supplied with Grade 5 corrosion resistance as standard which assists with its suitability for coastal and high-rise installations.” Innovating sliding door hardware with the Patio Inowa system, Roto ensured users


could comfortably slide sashweights up to 250kg for timber, PVCu and aluminium profiles.Minimum effort is required to move sashes as the closing movement is perpendicular to the frame profile and roller bearings mean that it is not necessary to lift the sash. Soft functionality also gently brakes the sash when coming to a stop in the open or closed position, ensuring safe opening, every time. Equally suited for low- and high-rise


applications, including coastal or penthouse living, Patio Inowa hardware keeps the sash tightly sealed in badweather conditions thanks to the circumferential gasket and active control of locking points. The system is also capable of achieving PAS 24 compliance be securing locking points in the mullion and V locking cams. The handle is also lockable with drilling protection. Carl F Groupco has a strong reputation


for hardware expertise and the company prides itself on supplying it’s UK fabricator partners large and small.


01733 393 330 www.carlfgroupco.co.uk LISTEN HERE


Basalt Fibres are Versatile and Climate-Friendly Basalt fibres are mineral fibres that have a higher melting temperature, better resistance to water, acids and alkalis, and more positive flexural strength. All this makes basalt fibres attractive in drainage technology, but also numerous other applications in construction. Given the stricter climate targets, the


energy consumption during production also clearly speaks in favour of basalt fibres, as basalt it has the lowest CO2


footprint. 01582 501380 global.hauraton.com/en 22/02/2022 10:38 LISTEN HERE


Roto’s Patio Inowa sliding door hardware system is suitable for PVC, timber and aluminium profiles


WWW.BUILDINGCONSTRUCTIONDESIGN.CO.UK


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40